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Bank of Nova Scotia Dividend Increase

Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) announced a dividend increase of 2.86%. The quarterly dividend increases from C$0.70 to C$0.72 per share and payable on Apr 27, 2016, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Apr 5, 2016.

Bank of Nova Scotia is a Dividend Challenger and this is the 6th consecutive dividend increase from the company. The annual dividend amount increases from C$2.80 to C$2.88. Yield going forward is 5.26%.

“We delivered strong earnings to start 2016 with solid top line growth in both our Canadian Banking and our International Banking businesses,” said Brian Porter, President and CEO at Scotiabank. “The Bank’s diversified business model has delivered growth despite continued volatility in the markets and some moderation in select areas of our operations.”

“Canadian Banking’s focus on growing and deepening customer relationships continued to drive higher year-over-year earnings. These efforts resulted in strong volume growth in targeted areas across both retail and commercial loans and deposits, which improved our business mix and resulted in a 19 basis point increase in the net interest margin this quarter.”

“International Banking’s strong performance continued in the first quarter of 2016, with good year-over-year growth. The Pacific Alliance countries of Mexico, Peru, Chile and Colombia continued to deliver robust loan, deposit and fee growth – and we continue to see great potential in these markets.”

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11 thoughts on “Bank of Nova Scotia Dividend Increase”

I’m not surprised by the increase, revenue and profit might decrease a little but the bank is making money and the payout % is still near 50%, so it’s totally doable. I actually like the fact that they don’t increase as much that way more share buyback to come.

Woohoo! They had a great earnings release. Proud to own shares in this company. Increased my annual dividend income by $4, which is helpful among the cuts I’m going through. One of my top 3 positions and now even thinking of adding onto it… if I weren’t so financial-heavy already.

I’m shocked by the expansion, income and benefit may diminish a little however the bank is profiting and the payout % is still close to half, so it’s absolutely possible. I really like the way that they don’t increment as much that way more share buyback to come.